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It’s been 13 years since the release ofAvatarin theaters, but fans are still enamored with the world of Pandora, and it shows. The re-release in theaters, ahead of the sequel, made $30.5 million its opening weekend, with 93% of moviegoers seeing the film in 3D. Avatarmade $20.5 million internationally, opening as number one in France, Italy, Belgium, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, Qatar, and many other markets. Almost 75% of the international box office take comes from 3D, 4D, and IMAX formats alone; as a comparison,Avengers: Endgame’sinternational box office take from the same formats was around 27%....

Justice Leagueis a big movie for Warner Bros. The studio has tried to kind of reverse-engineer its own interconnected universe at an accelerated pace, jumping straight intoBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeafterMan of Steel—instead of a Superman sequel, they made a movie that featured Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman all together. This summer’sWonder Womanwas an unabashed success both critically and commercially, and so now the studio’s big team-up movie hopes to keep that goodwill alive after poor critical response toBatman v SupermanandSuicide Squad....

[Note: This article contains spoilers about Blade Runner 2049 and the film’s ending.] It’s pretty incredible how tightly Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment have keptBlade Runner 2049under wraps, especially considering how many reveals the film contains. It also resulted in a pretty pristine viewing experience for most, going in as cold as possible and letting the film unfold fresh. But given how much of directorDenis Villeneuve’s sequel was under wraps, we’re now doubly eager to discuss the many twists and turns and, of course, start debating what they all mean....

We brought you a brand new edition of"Would You Rather"withOlivia Wildeandthis trip down memory lanewithKaitlyn DeverandBeanie Feldstein, but now it’s time to bring the trio together for some high school superlatives. Booksmartmarks Wilde’s feature directorial debut and Dever and Feldstein are an absolute delight in it. They play Amy and Molly, a pair of best friends and overachieving teacher’s pets who find out that they could have been accepted into great schoolsandparties like their classmates....

From writer/directorEva Vives, the indie dramedyAll About Ninafollows up-and-coming comedian Nina Geld (Mary Elizabeth Winstead, in the best work of her career so far), whose undeniable talent has helped her build a career for herself in the male-dominated world of stand-up. Off the stage, Nina’s life is a mess, and that’s most evident when it comes to romantic relationships, including one with an abusive married man (Chace Crawford) that she leaves behind in New York City to go out to Los Angeles for a huge opportunity....

Sometimes there is a pivotal moment when watching a TV show for review that you were on the fence about, one that defines your feelings about it perfectly. ForDamnation, USA’s gritty series about farmers and strikebreakers in 1930s Iowa, it came in the third episode when the brothel owner presents a human turd on a platter to the sheriff. Not content to let the work speak for itself, she explains, in part: “I brought this turd here as a symbol of what we’ll all have to eat if this revolution proceeds....

The bad news keeps rolling in for fans of theDivergentseries. Back in July, we learned that Lionsgate was pulling a pretty surprising move by repositioning the YA franchise in light of sub-par theatrical performances. Instead of the planned fourth and final film,The Divergent Series: Allegiant, the saga will wrap-up on TV (it’s unclear if the plan is for a series or TV movie) before branching out into spin-off series. Since then, the major question has been whether or not they’ll be able to lock in their leading cast to return, especially since key members of that cast, including franchise headlinerShailene Woodleyand co-starMiles Teller, have openly said they didn’t know anything about the decision until minutes before the news broke....

After much love from the audience and some pathbreaking Oscar nominations later, A24 is bringing its absurdist comedy-dramaEverything Everywhere All at Onceback to the theatres. The announcement comes from the movie’s writer/director’s joint Twitter account. The account maintained byDaniel KwanandDaniel Scheinertwrote, “SURPRISE! Everything Everywhere All At Once is back in theaters this weekend. Over 1K screens!?”The twisted sci-fi adventure movie led the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards, picking up 11 nods in various categories including Best Picture, Best Actress forMichelle Yeoh, and best director for the duo Kwan and Scheinert....

One of the best films of 2018 isFirst Man. Directed by Oscar-winningWhiplashandLa La LandfilmmakerDamien Chazelle, the film is based on a book byJames R. Hansenand chronicles the amazing behind-the-scenes story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing onNeil Armstrongbetween the years of 1961 and 1969.Ryan Goslingfills the role of Armstrong in the film, with Emmy-winningThe CrownactressClaire Foyplaying Armstrong’s wife Janet. The film also starsJason Clarke,Kyle Chandler,Patrick Fugit,Ciaran Hinds,Ethan Embry,Lukas Haas,Shea Whigham,Corey Stoll, andPablo Schreiber....

The world of TV is fickle: it’s not just limited to yourfavorite TV series being canceled. It extends to adorable couples who never got to have their happy ever after. Time and time again, TV shows have scrapped our favorite ships via death, leaving the show, or worse, an inability to understand what they’ve created is perfect and does not need to be changed to fit a stuffy storyline written in season one....

Centered around a retired school teacher (Emma Thompson) who yearns for good company and, well, good sex with a handsome young sex worker named Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack),Good Luck to You, Leo Grandepremiered during 2022’s online-onlySundance Film Festivaland proved to be one of the festival’s buzziest titles, particularly when it came to Thompson’s bold and brazen lead performance. Quickly acquired bySearchlight Picturesfor a hefty $7.5 million, this flirtatious fling of a film won’t ever be seen in a theater near you, as it’s slated to screen exclusively onHululater this summer....

Last call, folks! Wondering what’s leavingNetflixthis month? We’ve got you covered with a complete list of all the movies and TV shows expiring on Netflix in March 2021. Streaming giveth and streaming taketh away (the curse of all those conflicting streaming rights!), which means that, as usual, there are some pretty great titles leaving Netflix that you might want to sneak into your “must-watch” planning before they’re gone! If you’re a fan of some of the best dang TV ever made, you should absolutely prioritize watching all four seasons ofRectifybefore they expire....

X never ever marks the spot — a +, however, certainly does, as the legendary Indiana Jones will be making his way to the House of Mouse’s streaming platform at the end of this month ahead of the release ofIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, made the announcement today at the Walt Disney Company’s Upfronts Presentation that the iconicIndiana Jonesmovies fromSteven SpielbergandGeorge Lucaswould be available to stream on Disney+ on May 31....